Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs

Trashy Table Makeover
This table was trashed. I found it....where else? Next to a Dumpster!
It sat in my garage for a long time. Sort of like all the other Junk I collect. There must be a "curing" period for my trash. It goes like this: Get the urge to Dumpster Dive. Find Something amazing. Drag it home. Let it sit in the garage for a good 6 months. Finally get inspired to make it over....or....put it up on local Facebook Free Site.
Luckily for the table I was inspired! I painted the base color in Debi's DIY Paint in Bead Board. It's a beautiful white, just not too bright white.
The table then sat like that for another 2 weeks. Inspiration did not hit all ...

How to Decoupage Fabric over Painted Wood
Are you a fabric hoarder like me? I have scraps upon scraps of decorator fabric I have "saved" for that one project I mighhhht do one day. Well that day has come!
I found the perfect project to try to decoupage fabric onto. This old Dresser I found for FREE! Check out my Trashy Tuesday series if you want to see more of the amazing stuff I pull out of Dumpsters.
I cleaned the entire piece thoroughly with TSP Solution, wiped it off, then gave it a light sand. There were some parts on the top that required a good spray coat of Laquer to keep the stains from coming through. This was for sure a bleeder. You can read about how to take care ...

Trashy Tuesday Create a Photo Gallery Wall for Cheap
Hello! It's Trashy Tuesday again, but it is actually Wednesday by the time this goes in the can.
Have you always wanted to have a show stopper Photo Gallery Wall, but the cost of the frames, the math of figuring out where they all go, or just the work involved with all of it held you back?
For years, at least 12 of them, I have wanted to have a photo gallery wall on my stairs. This is how the stairs looked before, clean beautiful walls, nicely painted stairs. You can read about how I did the stairs, and trust me, it wasn't easy, but I was thorough! HERE.
And here is the best part, it cost me practically NOTHING. That's ...

Trashy Tuesday - How to Makeover a Vintage Stereo Cabinet
How many times have you seen one of these old Stereo Cabinets and just dismissed it as a worthless?
I found this old Stereo Cabinet one day while out walking my dog. I really believe people put stuff out on their driveways with a free sign up because they know I will pick it up.
For reals.
It sat in my garage for a few weeks before inspiration hit. I realized that instead of trying to restore the original turntable inside (trying to rewire something from the 1950's? WHAT was I THINKING?!!) I could remove the turntable, speakers, etc. and our current turntable fit into the metal shelving already in place. This piece ...

How to Use Stain over Paint Trashy Tuesday
It's Trashy Tuesday! And it's a two-for. Not only do you get to see what I found for free, but you see the makeover!
Oops, I did it again....I went Dumpster Diving and curbside shopping. I have a FIRM belief that if you need something, a piece of furniture, etc.....think about it every time you go out "hunting". It won't be long before it will show up. Like this Dresser did!
We were in need of a nightstand upgrade for Suffering Husband. Me, not wanting to buy a NEWISH piece of furniture knew I would find something suitable for free. Sure enough, this broken chest of drawers materialized one morning.
It had some rough ...

Dumpster Makeover Ficus Tree Trashy Tuesday
You might be asking yourself right now. Ficus Tree? Really? Like those big fake things in a basket that every model home and new apartment, and maybe even (you) had in a corner of your front room? Yep, that very same Faux Ficus Tree that probably still graces the floors in 10 out of 12 Doctor's waiting rooms. The Dumpster's are hot with them right now. This Ficus Tree in particular was in good shape, but the basket (bottom part) was falling apart. I am sure the owner could just not see the Future that the Faux Ficus was fixated on.
Lucky for me, I saw a mystical, etherial, metallic and gorgeous vision. To make over this Faux ...

How to Create a Whitewashed look Plus the Toughest Finish
Thanks to everyone who stopped by last week for the CeCe Caldwell's and Desert Woodworks Giveaway! We will announce the winner at the bottom of the post.
Now, for the 2nd part to last week's post. How to create that Whitewashed Denim look. Plus! Get the toughest finish for your painted furniture, 100% Naturally of course, using CeCe Caldwell's Products.
You will need CeCe Caldwell's 100% Natural Glaze, Dover White Wash, Flat Matte and Waxing Cream.
This was how the table looked before. Cute, but I was ready for a change from the Country Chippy look. We wanted something a little more updated to go with our ...

How to Paint a Denim Look and CeCe Paint Giveaway!
This is your lucky day. I have teamed up with the uber talented Raechel from Desert Woodwrks to do a fantastic giveaway. Raechel creates gorgeous custom wood designs, hand crafted furniture and also teaches workshops using CeCe Caldwell's paints.
We are giving away a Basket full of CeCe Caldwell's Products and fun.
Plus! Custom Made Arrows by Raechel, all ready to be painted with your new CeCe paints!
Do you have a piece of furniture in your home you have been wanting to makeover? Not sure where to begin? I have an easy video for you using CeCe Caldwell's Paints. And, a giveaway so you can create this same ...

Amazing things you can find in a Dumpster....
In honor of Earth Day, I thought I would share with you my favorite Dumpster Finds!
Over the years, I have perfected (ahem, whatever) the art of Dumpster Diving for furniture that can be "redone". Everyone's definition of what is salvageable is different. Mine, for the most part: Does it smell so bad that I can't go near it? Does it fall apart when I pick it up? Does it have bugs? HINT: NEVER take home anything with live bugs on it! If my junk has a trace of anything salvageable, then often it ends up in the back of my minivan.
Here is a round up of some of my MOST favorite and rewarding Dumpster Makeovers.
I have found ...

How to Paint Fabric or Vinyl using CeCe Caldwell's Paints
It's another Trash Tuesday...well technically it's Wednesday or Thursday, but so what. Look what I found in the TRASH!
Of course, that was the after. And the Poufs, well, those I made over a while ago. You can read all about how to paint vinyl HERE and HERE.
This post is all about how to paint fabric. Especially fabric that was attached to something you pulled out of a dumpster. The best kind!
This is what I started with. Not bad!
I knew I wanted it to be a rich Peacock Blue color. I am IN LOVE with this color and it may be showing up more and more in my house.
It took a little experimenting, but ...

Redoux Top 12 posts for 2015.
Happy New Year! I love looking back at the year about to pass to see what projects I shared that resonated the most with all of you. Sometimes I can guess before I look, sometimes I am very surprised. Either way, I am thrilled you stopped by here to share my passion for Dumpster Diving, Upcycling, and transforming old things with CeCe Caldwell's Paints.
This has been a CRAZY year! I started a new chapter in my life as a Distributor for CeCe Caldwell's 100% Natural Chalk + Clay Based Paints. My new role as a Distributor has been one of the most exciting jobs I have had to date, and it keeps getting better every day. I have met amazing men and women, ...